John Lewis news and analysis – Page 36
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé agrees £8bn skincare division sale
Nestlé has announced this morning it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a consortium led by Swedish private equity firm EQT and the Adbu Dhabi Investment Authority over the sale of its skincare division. Plus, John Lewis Parntership ends defined benefit pension scheme and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 May: John Lewis Partnership, Asda, Morrisons
John Lewis has axed the last remnants of its gold-plated pension plan in an attempt to fill a hole of nearly £200m in the scheme
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NewsWaitrose profits given huge boost by cut in staff bonuses
The most recent bonus represents the lowest profits-to-bonus ratio on record
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NewsCity snapshot: Easter fails to halt high street sales slide
Good weather and the Easter holidays have failed to stem the decline of the UK’s suffering high street, with shopper numbers over the period down again according to BDO. Plus, Beyond Meat shares surge 170% on US stock market debut and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 29 April: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Hop Stuff
Mike Coupe is expected to come out fighting at the company’s full-year results later this week, having secured the backing of the board after the collapse of his plan to buy rival Asda
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NewsJoe & Seph’s wins funds to back push into posh confectionery
Gourmet popcorn brand Joe & Seph’s has clinched new funding from the Business Growth Fund to support the launch of new premium confectionery ranges.
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Analysis & FeaturesDirect hit: how to make direct-to-consumer selling pay
D2C businesses are all the rage among consumers, startups and established brands alike. But do the numbers stack up?
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NewsWaitrose looks to replace plastic with langoustine shell film
Cuan Tec and Waitrose began working together through the John Lewis Partnership’s JLab startup programme
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NewsWaitrose eyes category management-based buying approach
The retailer this week said it was looking to better harness its myWaitrose data
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NewsJohn Lewis launches reusable shopping bag
The bags are designed to be durable and environmentally-friendly
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership pledges to reduce emissions to zero
Pledge covers Waitrose and John Lewis stores, distribution centres, head offices and all other sites
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Comment & OpinionHow motivated will Waitrose partners be when the bonus is 3%?
Would they rather JLP spent the money from the rebrand on a bigger bonus?
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NewsMedia Bites 8 March: Waitrose/JLP, Greggs, Plastics
John Lewis Partnership staff saw their bonuses cut to the lowest in 65 years in the face of difficult trading on the UK high street
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NewsWaitrose to sell five stores as John Lewis Partnership profits dive
Waitrose has revealed plans to sell five stores to rival retailers, amid sliding profits at the John Lewis Partnership group
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NewsMedia Bites 7 March: Patisserie Valerie, Tobacco stocks, Just Eat
Patisserie Valerie’s new owner has insisted it has the money and skill to rebuild the company despite sacking the café chain’s top management to save money.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership in talks to grow fresh salad in stores
The vegetable growing cylinders could be added to Waitrose and John Lewis branches
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NewsCity snapshot: Geddes and Swann tapped for John Lewis Partnership top job
The departing bosses of Direct Line and travel retail giant SSP are reportedly vying to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, BAT has raised frustrations over a 20-year legal battle and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsMedia Bites 4 March: M&S/Ocado, John Lewis, Amazon
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has launched a broadside against arch rival Waitrose, insisting he can offer ‘better quality and better prices’
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NewsJohn Lewis/Waitrose loyalty scheme attracts 300,000 sign-ups
JLP introduced the scheme combining the benefits of its MyWaitrose and My John Lewis loyalty cards in September
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NewsThe Grocer Conference 2019: grow sales with the latest tech
The conference, on 12 March, will explore how to grow sales using the latest technology and techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods space